BA21 3BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilchester Road, 0.2km from Hollands in Yeovil. Administratively it sits within Yeovil Central ward and the Yeovil constituency.
For families considering a move, BA21 3BL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA21 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00148991 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BL.
386
52
£ 50,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA21 3BL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA21 3BL. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
4 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA21 3BL has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Milford Infants' School
Milford Junior School
Huish Primary School
Westfield Academy
Oaklands Primary School
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
South Somerset Partnership School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Montague's Off Licence1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- Crofton Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Haynes Butchers0.9 km
- Shelley's Zebra Hub0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Preston Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Yeovil Ex-Services & Social Club0.5 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- The Armoury Inn0.9 km
- Beehive Inn0.9 km
- Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Castello0.9 km
- Cow and Apple1.0 km
- The Cafe/The Emporium0.9 km
- The Flame Peri Peri Chicken and Pizza Ltd1.0 km
- The Little Treat Shop by Jessicas Cakes & Bakes1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Magic Spice0.9 km
- Metro Kitchen0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- The Rising Sun0.9 km
- Golden Valley0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yeovil0.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill1.9 km
- Yeovil Junction3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Yeovil College0.1 km
- Yeovil College0.2 km
- Yeovil College0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA213BL · Data under Open Government Licence